PANOPHTHALMITIS
\pˌanəfθɐlmˈa͡ɪtɪs], \pˌanəfθɐlmˈaɪtɪs], \p_ˌa_n_ə_f_θ_ɐ_l_m_ˈaɪ_t_ɪ_s]\
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Acute suppurative inflammation of the inner eye with necrosis of the sclera (and sometimes the cornea) and extension of the inflammation into the orbit. Pain may be severe and the globe may rupture. In endophthalmitis the globe does not rupture.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
By William R. Warner
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pan-of-thal-m[=i]'tis, n. suppurative inflammation of the whole eye.
By Thomas Davidson
By Robley Dunglison
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